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Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Marvel’s so-called First Family takes its ‘First Steps’ in the official MCU canon in a story that majors on family …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle begins the first of three films set to feature the climactic battle to round out the …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Ne Zha 2

Ne Zha 2 comes with box-office bona fides and nice craftsmanship. But when your main character’s a demon, you’re bound …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Legend of Hei 2

The Legend of Hei 2 is cute with good messages, but it’s also thematically heavy with tons of Chinese spirituality …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Music, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
KPop Demon Hunters

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ tells an intrinsically spiritual story, but its true message is about exposing sins and flaws in order …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Horror, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Sketch

Families should note the little content monsters lurking inside this colorful, often hilarious film. Otherwise, Sketch is a cinematic joy.

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Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Superman (2025)

This newest incarnation of Superman is imperfect and overstuffed but still champions its titular character’s heroism and goodness.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Elio

Pixar’s Elio, about a lonely boy who wants to connect with aliens, offers parents a springboard to talk about God’s …

Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Shin Godzilla

This 2016 take on Godzilla’s story returns to theaters and returns the franchise to its historical roots as a satirical …

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Smurfs

Smurfs is a fun flick. But a heavy dependence on euphemisms and some problematic spiritual views might require more parental …

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Jurassic World Rebirth

The latest ‘Jurassic Park’ entry features Scarlett Johansson and cutting-edge CGI. But character development or big twists? Nah.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
War of the Worlds (2025)

This reimagining of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds takes place on a desktop, where a foul-mouthed Ice Cube warns …

Drama, Music, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Life of Chuck

The Life of Chuck lands its R rating for its harsh language. But this optimistic, life-affirming film might speak to …

Action/Adventure, Musical, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires

As Zed and Addison once again find themselves entangled in a monster vs. monster feud, they mentor two young leaders, …

Action/Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Superman III

The Man of Steel returns, only this time, he’s battling the ultimate computer created by a goofy programmer who incites …